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Chapter 11: Restoring Software
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To reinstall Works Suite (including Word), games, or other programs from

a CD:

1If you just reinstalled Windows, go to Step 4. Otherwise, go to the next
step.
2In Windows XP, click Start, Control Panel, then click
Addor Remove Programs.
- OR -
In Windows2000, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click the
Addor Remove Programs icon .
3In the Currently Installed Programs list, click the program you want to
uninstall, then click Change/Remove and follow the on-screen instructions.
4Insert the program CD into the CD or DVD drive.
5Complete the program reinstallation by following the instructions
included with the program CD.
Reinstalling Windows
If your computer is not working correctly, try the following options to correct
the problem:
Troubleshooting. For more information, see “Troubleshooting” on
page 231.
Reinstalling device drivers. For more information, see “Reinstalling device
drivers” on page 2 03.
If the options above do not correct the problem, you can use the Restoration
CDs to reinstall Windows and other software.
The Restoration CDs step you through reinstalling Windows XP or
Windows2000. If you are reinstalling Windows XP or Windows 2000, the
Restoration CDs automatically reinstall the hardware device drivers and some
programs as well. You can install any remaining pr ograms by using t he program
CDs that came with your computer. To reinstall your programs, follow the
instructions in “Reinstalling programs” on page206.